davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Personal Mention.

Mr.. JAS. G. Sheerer spent last week
at Mountain Lake Park.
Miss Leila Schaeffer has gone on a
visit to Washington City.
Mr.. Henry B. Debring, of Fred
erick City, is visiting friends here.
Mr.. o. NJ. Darlington is visiting
relatives in Frederick county, Va.
Mrs. Dallas Tucker and child have
returned home from Jordan Springs.
Miss Annie Ruckle, of Baltimore,
is visiting at Mr.. Geo. D. Wiltshire's,
near Leetown.
Miss Minnie N1aurry, of New
York, is visiting at the residence of
DIR. W. F. Lippitt.
Miss Annie Mcdonald, of Louis
vile, KY, is visiting the family of
Judge L. C. Green.
1t. w. E. Craighill of the U. S.
Engineer Corps, visited his home in
this place last week.
Miss Mary Burton, of Richmond,
Va, is visiting her sister, Miss Essie
Burton, of this place.
Mr.. Phil. T. Rohr, of BerryvilTe,
Va, has been spending a few days
with Mr.. j. c. Holmes.
Miss Nellie Duval, of Frederick,
Md, is visiting her mother, at Mr..
F. G. Buffers residence.
Mr.. E. Y. Henkle, of Baltimore,
has been in town for several days,
adjusting telephones here.
Mr.. Jno. p. Campbell, of Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore, is on
4 visit to Stephenson Seminary.
Mr.. Charles II. White and daugh-
ter Ida, of Washington City, are sum-
mering at Mr.. Frank Briscoe's, near
Charlestown.
Mr.. j. H. Walraven, of Baltimore,
has been spending a few days with
his father, Mr.. j. W. Walravcn, at
kabletown in this county.
Misses Minnie and Blanche March,
of Middletown, Va, have been Wis
iting the family of their uncle, Mr.
Warren Ely, in this county.
Rev. Isaac Gibson, of Norristown,
Pa, has been visiting his son, Rev.
Jno. S. Gibson, of Middleway, and
was in Charlestown last Wednesday.
Will Kohlhousen has been spending
the summer with his grandfather, Mr..
Jno. c. Mcclure, near Summit Point,
and was in Charlestown last Thurs
day.
Our young friend B. C. Washing
ton, Jr., of the U. S. Geological Sur
vcy, visited his friends here last week,
and We were pleased to have a call
from him.
Mr.. James Watson and daughter,
Mr.. Chas. j. Berry and wife, and
Mrs. T. II. Bates, went to Atlantic
City, via the B. & o. R. r., last
Thursday. -..-.-.
We were pleased to have a call yes
terday from our agreeable young
friend Mr.. L. Is. Smooth, of Berry,
vile, who was enroutc up the valley
on a pleasure trip.
Maj. A. w. Mcdonald and Mr.. Ami
Moore, of Berryville, and Messrs. G..
NJ. Bcltzhoovcr and J. S. Bragonier,
of Shcpherdstown, attended the
special term of Court here last week.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Advertised Letters.

List of advertised letters remain
ing in tile Post Office at Charles
town, Jefferson county, w. Va,
August 6, 1887:
Mrs. 1ottie Dillon, Mrs. Katie
Walker, Mrs. Caroline Thomas, Mrs.
Louisa Gardner, Mrs Margaret Ar
nett, Mrs. NJ. Williamson, Hattie
Coles, Miss Emma Patton, (col'd),
Miss Henrietta johnson, Miss Sarah
Johnson, Miss Mollie Barnes, Miss
Ada Bucker care of S. S. cambridge,
Drue Blare care of Jones, Mr.. Dana,
William Freeman, Harry Glassford,
Joseph Higgins, Lewis Moss, A. W.
Thomas, Jno. w. Clipp.
The above letters, if not called for
within thirty days, will be sent to the
dead letter office. Persons calling
for them will please say that they are
advertised
GEO. II. FLAGG, p. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

j. L. McGlonc, of Richmond, has
been appointed special commissioner
to pay the dividends due the holders
of the bonds of the Southern Tele-
graph Company, at the time of its
failure, under decree of the United
States Circuit Court for the Eastern
District of Virginia. Final DISPOSE
ton of the case has been made, and
the dividend declared to be twenty
two per cent.-Richmond Wig,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

At a regular meeting of Leetown
Lodge, No. AZ, 1. o. G. T., held
August 1st the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term !:
Cecil Baker, G. T.: Anna Baker, v.
T.. JAS. Stridcr, r. Sec'y; Geo. T.
Watson, f. Sec'y; Thos. II. Buck,
Treas. Jacob Snyder, Chap. ; Harry
Watson, o. G.; Chas. Jones, I. G. ;
Harry Stridcr, NJ. 4; Bessie Baker, D.
NJ. George d. Johnson, Jant. Geo.
II. Ramsburg, Lodge Deputy. Chas.
Jones was elected representative to
the Grand Lodge which will meet at
Weston the first Wednesday in Sep
TENDER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

WIN. KAHN & Co.'S Great Sacrifice Sale. at
Sadler Building. now in progress. To obtain
room for extensive improvements. we are offer
ing every article in our store ut abont one-half
the usual prices asked elsewhere for inferior
goods No trash, but our regular. fine Cloth
ing. Also. Straw Hats. Furnishing Goods.
Trunks, Satchels ind Valiscs. at irresistible
prices. WIN. KAHN ,S Co.,
Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

We claim to Lead them all. Have always
been in the front rank, are now and shall al
ways be. Our Clothing is what tclls-stands
pre-cmincnt for quality. style. make and fit
Suits at $3.50, $500. 5000. 500 and $1,000 I;
included are some of the Best Suits that ever
adorned the body Of man. We ask the iuspec-
ton of ours. We venture to say that the price
will tempt you to buy.
WV. K4Hr & Co., Sadier Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Warm Weather Clothing for Men, Boys and
Children. in ell marketable materials in all the
newest designs. An immense display to select
from. Every Garment ut lowest prices. Don't
miss this months sale. Give the Great Store
u call, it will amply repay you.
WM. KAHN & Co.,
The Leading Clothicrs, sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
A union emancipation will be held

A union emancipation will be held
at Harper's Ferry on Wednesday,,
the 18th instant. The programme
says that never perhaps since the
DAYS of Abraham Lincoln was there
an event presenting itself with so
much race pride and patriotism as
that which will take place on this
occasion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. tits guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Our Millinery Business has been far beyond
our expectations. in fact the biggest season we
have ever had. The time our Trimmer was
engaged for has about expired. but our Hat
Business is snch MS to warrant us in retaining
her services for a while longer. Notwithstand-
ing our big season we still have quite large
assortment of all kinds of Millincry-the only
difference is the prices are so much less now.
Not one single Hat will be reserved; q selling
price on every Ladies' and Cbild's Hat in the
store. S. d. HIRsCHMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

AGRICULTURAL FAIRS AND ENHIB1-
rIoSs are announced for the season
as follows:
Parkersburg, w. Va.-Aug. so to
Sept. 2.
Molers Cross Roads-Sept. and 8.
Morgan's Grove-Sept. 1915.
Winchester, Va.-Oct. lila.
Staunton, Va.-Oct. 1921.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Mr.. Thomas Clagett, well-known
citizen of Frederick City, Md, died
on Sunday last, in his 18th year. He
was engaged in the banking and
brokerage business for many years,
and was largely interested in the First
National Bank of this place. He was
said to be the wcalthiest man in Fred
crick county, the estate left by him
being estimated to be worth about
half million dollars. He leaves a
family consisting of widow and
eight children, among the latter being
Mrs. II. o. Talbot, of this place.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

REDUCED, SLAUGHTERED. CUT.-Yes. oh
yes. these are all familiar terms. and Reachley
IL Co.. at Hagerstown, don't mean to be Under
sold. In order TO meet the very closest COM
petition and to close many goods, we are in the
field Come md sec
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Our Childrcn's Stock must be sold. The
quantity is positively immense and must he
reduced. We can place the money to much
better advantage. so we are going to make of
it great Bargain Sale. Call at
WIN. KAHN tS Co.'S, Sadler Building.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

HANS! HANS Those delicious "Our
Brand" hams. please the people. For sale only
at Beachley's. in Hagerstown. Also the very
best sugar cured Breakfast Bacon. Shoulders,
Ham Sausage. Country Bacon. &c. at very
low prices
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

nALGARN has received his second install
~ Inent of Shoes, for Ladies. Gentlemen and
Children. He has the largest variety he has
ever had in stock. all of which will be sold at
shortestliving profits. Call and examine stock,
thres doors Eest of First National Bank:
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Your CONFIDENCE is not misplaced when
you send your order to Beachleys great va
riety store. His stock is second to none in
Hagerstown. his prices low the lowest. Go
and sec for yourselves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Amongst our Reduction Sale. ut Is cts. per
Pair.-We are Offering. in all the new shades,
We have already sold great many, but still
have some left. S. ID. HIRsCHMAN & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

We honestly believe there were never such
prices Summer Gloves. Hosiery, Jerseys.
Lawns, White Goods etc, as our present
prices. s. ID. HIRSCuMAS Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

We have placed on sale our entire stock of
Summer Dress Goods ut greatly reduced prices
Here is a chance to get remarkable bargains in
Dress Goods. Our prices on Lawns next to
nothing. Don't fail to visit our stores the COM
ing week. s. d. HIRsCuMAS & Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Go to Beachley's. at Hagcrstown. when you
please and you will find he is doing the bus
iuess. Good goods, polite attention and low
prices always win.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Mrs. Elizabeth Raum, one of our
oldest citizens, died at G 20 yesterday
morning. She had been sick for
about two weeks, and quite ill for
several days. She was the widow of
DIR. VIM. r. Raum who died some
years since, and leaves five sons and
two daughters to mourn their loss
Her daughter, Mrs. BilIups, of Balti-
more. reached her mothers bedside
Saturday night, and her sons have
been summoned. She had been many
years a member of the Presbyterian
church, and will he buried from the
church Wednesday, at II A. NJ.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Six Remnant days every week for the next
month at Beachley's. i'll Hagerstown. and the
remnants must be sold.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Buy the Standard Shirt. the best fitting Shirt
in America, for sale only by
S. d, HIRscUMAS e Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
MARrINsBURe, July goth. 1887.


Mr.. A. D. Barr, Secretary Independent Fire
Company. ChdrIesto,cn. W Va.
My DEAR S1Ri-Of the many very pleasant
duties involved upon one in the course of life.
there are of course some of a deeper interest.
l think of all my past experience i'll this par
ticular channel, am now called upon to per-
form duty to me the hardest; not that have
no grounds to write an experience of thanks,
but rather too much, for my grateful heart
How can l thank the Independent" for their
beautiful memcntO. the haud-work of which
cannot be eXccllcd; the design without a par
alel a resolution touching the keynote of ell
oqucncc, stirring within my heart the chords
of appreciation and gratitude? Sirs. allow
me on behalf of the good people of Martins
burg, well us the Committee. to tender our
most sincere thanks. Words fail to express
one feeling in the richness of our hearts de-
sire. We trust that the future of the Z" indie
pendent may be one gaining, as we know it
will. the glorious praises and attributes of a
grateful people. and that, individually, its
members may build up mcmcntos by their good
~ lives placing them far up in the Temple of
eternal fame, amid the trophies long since
gained of those we met to celebrate on the 4th.
long to be remembered by Martinsburg and her
people. and perpctuatcd by the lasting tribnte
of the Independent" whose motto may wellbe
80 We STRIFE to sdre and labor to project.
am very truly yours.
STUART W. WALKER.
ChairmOn of 18th July Committee.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Bible Depository.
Lumber, Shingles & Wood

HAVING recently purchased large body
II of fine Timber, at Flowing Springs, near
CharlestGWn. and put in operation there our
Steatn Sa%-Mnl, we are prepared 10 furnish
ALL KINDS OF OAK LUMBER,
FENCING PLANK. FRAME LUMBER, LAP
SHINGLES, and WOOD by the CORD. viii
sell either 70 be delivered or on the ground.
FRAZIER & COLSTOS.
Feb a. 1885, r. 7. and Dem. cOpy.1
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Acknowledgement of Kindness.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Burk wish to return their
sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted
them in their sad bercavement-thc loss of
their little Robert.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Tables TO be cleared of the balance of our
stock of Summer Clothing. Great bargains in
Childrcn's Suits. S. D. HIRscuMAN Il Co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

See the great bargains in Boys and Chill
drcn's Suits, at IIIRsCuMAS's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Sewing.

MISS sALLIE HECK offers her services as
wi Seamstress in private families, or viii
take in Sewing at the residence of her mother,
corner of Congress and Water streets.
NAY 8. 1875 1T
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Spiit-Botton1 Chairs.

TIHE undersigned would hereby inform tho
i public thai be confines the manufacture
of sPLIT-BoTToM CHAIRS Of all kinds
Arm, Rocker and pi9in-of the best material
and at low rates. Table chairs furnished ut
s1O per dozen ChiIdren's Plain Chairs. 20 cts,
each; Chifdren's Rockers. 80 cts; Ladies' Rock
ers. 81 Gents Arm Rockers. e. Other Chairs
propOrtiOnately low. Old chairs re-bOttOrned
ON short notice. ELIAS HIGGS.
P. o. MiddleUay, Jefferson Co, w. Va
February II, 1877.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09

Clearing out sale of Children's Suits. at
HIRSCHMAS'S.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-08-09
Rooms for Rent.

4 SMALL family can be supplied with sew
"a eraI good rooms; conveniently located.-
Enquire at the SPIRIT OFFICE
March /, 1SS7-tf.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
The Lead Poisoning.

Coroner Ashbridge held inauests on
Monday afternoon in Philadelphia, to de-
termine the causes of death of the follow
ing persons who had, as supposed, died
from the effects Of chrome yellow con.
tanned in buns and cakes supplied by
George NJ. Palmer, a baker, new in busi-
ness at 504 West LehigL avenue Emma
Lydia Palmer, aged 20 years who died on
December 13, 1885 George Palmer, aged
"a years, who died on January %, 1886 !;
Louisa Diebel, aged years. who died on
January 25, 1887, and Amelia Diebel,
aged IL year,, who died on May IA, 1887.
After the examination of a number of
witnesses, the jury returned verdict set
ting forth
THAT the deaths, in their opinion,
were undoubtedly due to chronic lead
poisoning, and that the poisoning result
ed from the use of chromatic of lead as a
coio1jng matter In buns and other bread
stuffs,
That the use by bakers of chromate
of lead was in general the result of ignor.
ance, but that severe censure Is due to
August Iippelius, who circulated recipes
containing chromate of lead, knowing
that it was a mineral and deleterious sub.
stance.
THAT Aschenbach & Miller and Geo.
w. Millet, who have been guilty of such
carelessness in furnishing bakers with
this substance knowing that 1t was to be
used in food, should likewise receive Sc
we're censure."
The verdict was signed by DR.. William
Fl Burk, Robert Barker, Lewis Ancker,
William H. Given, r. II. Graham and
William F. Fell.
The Coroner held Palmer to await the
action of the Grand Jury, and said he
would refer the case of August Zippelius
to the American Society for the Preyen-
ton of Adulteration of Food, SC.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
Shooting Match,

The regular weekly shooting match
OF the Wilmington Rifs Club took place
at Scbuetzen Park yesterday afternoon.
The stand ard American target was used
at 200 yards, and the following are the
scores out Of q possible 100 points:
First match-J. Scott, SO; o. Heine],
sr., 81; G. Carleton, As; w. A. Bacon,
A; H. Simpson, 80.
Second match-J. Scott, e6; @. Heinel
sr.. 30; c. Carleton, 46; h. Simpson, AZ;
W. A. Bacop, So.
Third match-C. Heinel, Sr., II; j.
Scott, Ga; w. A. Bacon, 81; Il. Simp.
son, 40; G. Carleton, 40.
The tie between Bacon and Simpson.
In match /, on the Fourth of July, for
o bottle OF wine, was decided yesterday
by the first shot Of their regular scores
In the first match.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
A Tour OF Great Promise.

Luray Caverns are famed the world
over for the extent, variety, and beauty
OF their natural form ations Eminent
geolegists and sage tourists have said that
they excel all other known caves in the
surprising grandeur of their natural Or
namentation. Be this as 1t may, 1t is un-
deniably true that there Is nothing of q
similar nature in America to compare
with them. Every foreigner visits them,
SO should every American. Within a
days ride through some of the grandest,
as well as the most historical portions of
our land, Luray is reached, and after
stopping for few days at its lovely Inn,
exploring the Caverns, and feast ng ones
sight on their fair surroundings, one may
proceed southwark through the full
length Of the great Virginia Valley, in
spect the wonderful Natural Bridge, and
return home within five days 1t is a
trip full of pleasure, interes', instruct on,
and midsummer holiday jaunt that
every one will enjoy.
The second tour of the Pennsylvania
Railroads summer series will leave on
Thursday, July 18th. The special train
of Pullman Parlor and Eastlake Coaches,
will leave Broad Street Station, Philadel-
ph'a, at 600 a. m arriving at Luray 80
p. m. The round-trip tickets include tbs
fare in both directions, one days board at
Luray Inn, and admission to the Caverns
The return coupon is good to return unit |
and including the following Monday.
Tickets, parlor car seats on the sp C al !,
and descript We pamphlets may be pro.
cured at the compaDy's Offices. The rate
from Wilmington is $l0.50 and train con-
Meeting with special at Broad street, Phil
a telphia, will leave at 7.50 a. IN.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
Company Orgsn,zed.

The Wilmington Basket and Cratt
Company, chartered last month, organi
zed yesterday with the following offi
oers and dlrectors: Samuel Candy
president; N. T Fitch. vice preside
and general manager; VIM. Ferris, Jr.
secretary and treasurer; r n. Hof
fecker, Esq F. b. Cotton and Jacob s
Beetem.
The company has leased the prem ses
formerly occupied by the Paschsll car
riage works, south Ct Market street
bridge, and will manufacture truck,
peach, berry and oyster baskets; bel ~
vegetable and egg crates; fruit and
truck bsrrels; nail kegs :boxing plaq ues
and other grocers' ware; bo.tI. cloth
boards, rosetter, shingles, etc making
however basket and crate work the
msin feature.
They have made q contract with tn,
Huey Manufacturing Company OF thil
city for the exclusive use Of the ma
chinery for nufacturipg the abov,
articles and propose TO com mence oper
AtiOns BY August j. They expect Il
furnish employ ment to from 80 to lC'
hands.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
PleurO-Pneum0nia.

DR.. Bridge, State Veterinary Sureeo'
Philadelphia, and Thomas j EdR.
Secretary OF the State Board OF AeIi
culture, left West Chester on Monday
to visit the farm Of j. +. Bishop, Eda
mont, Delaware County, to look at h1,
herd OF cattle, which have been IL
quarantine, but which the doctor nov
believes is entirely clear Of pleuro
pneumonia; il 90, the cattle will be re
leased. They win also look at some
other herds that were released from
quarantine some time ago. DIR. Bridge
says that 80 far as they know there IL
not solitary case Of that plague now
In the State, which 10 due to the thor
ough manner In which the State Board
of Agriculture Is doing its work. A.
the disease is among the herds both
east and west of Pennsy lvaDis, 1t would
not be strange II we have u here soor
again. II the ether States would TAXI
the same palms to stamp 1t out when II
makes its appearance and use the same
precau tions TO prevent Its spread as our
State does, the disease would no doubt
soon disappear.
Daily Republican., 1887-07-12
Wauamaker's BIRTHDAY.

Wnen Mr.. John Wanamaker entered
Bethany Sunday School in Philadelphia.
Of which he Is Superintendent, on Sunday
afternoon, everybody in the crowded
building aro3e and handkerchie were
waved. 1t was Mr. Wanamaker's ffieth
birthday, and the Sunday School had
taken this way of greeting him. The
church building was filed with scholars
ana friends. The desk was scattered
with hoWers, and on either side were two
large @ noral pieces containing the dates,
"lS37! 1881" The platform was also
hlied with growing plants. Beautiful
jubilee programmes had been distributed
in honor Of the day.
John Wanamaker received handsome
testimonial yesterday morning from the
heads OF departments and many of the
old employees In his store In the form of
letter printed upon parchment from en-.
graved plates, bound In book form, with
covers of cream MORE silk and heavy or
lamentations in solid gold. Upon the
cover were bis m nogram and the words
"Thinking, ""Toiling, ,"''Trying, ,""Trust-
Ing" An alligator skin case inclosed
the whole affair. The letter read as fol.
lows:
PHILADELPHIA, July II, 1SS7.-Mr.
John Wanamaker-Dear Sir: We are
not willing to let the fiftieth anniversary
of your birth pass without some expires
sion OF our feeling toward you.
1t is our good fortune to be with you
ON the scatfolding of the ''iucompleted
building" and, while we are not aware
what the architects plans may be, we
know that he will build wisely and we'll
AS laborers with you and for you we
look ba,k with peculiar pride on what
you have done in twenty five years.
You have made q deep and lasting
dent on the business methods of your
time.
You have given new proof that honest
dealing and truth telling are the corner
stones OF permanent mercantile success
You have demonstrated that In CON
Quoting great enterprise the man need
not be lost in the merchant.
You have shown low much can be done
by thinking, toiling, trying and trusting
In God"
We are proud of our assoc. alton with
you.
l. oking on you now in the prime of 8
vigorous manhood, we see a future rich
with prom Sc opening before you. VIZ
see no horizon to your prospects.
That your days may be long, your hap
piness unclouded, and your power to dc
good equal to your desire, is the sincere
wish OF Faithfully yours,
Mr. Wanamaker also received a con
lgratulatory letter from a number of In
surance agents who holds risks upon hi
life 10 the extent of S605,0JO.